'S' Ltd. is manufacturing steel at its plant in India. It is enjoying a buoyant demand for its products as economic growth is at about 7-8% and the demand for steel is growing. It is planning to set-up a new steel plant to capitalise on the increased demand. It is estimated that it will require about Rs 5000 crores to set-up and about Rs 500 crores of working capital to start the new plant. Keeping in mind that it is a highly capital intensive sector, what factors will affect the fixed and working capital? Give reasons concerning both in support of your answer.

'S' Ltd. is manufacturing steel at its plant in India. It is enjoying

1.	'S' Ltd. is manufacturing steel at its plant in India. It is enjoying a buoyant demand for its products as economic growth is at about 7-8% and the demand for steel is growing. It is planning to set-up a new steel plant to capitalise on the increased demand. It is estimated that it will require about Rs 5000 crores to set-up and about Rs 500 crores of working capital to start the new plant. Keeping in mind that it is a highly capital intensive sector, what factors will affect the fixed and working capital? Give reasons concerning both in support of your answer.
Answer» 'S' Ltd. is manufacturing steel at its plant in India. It is enjoying a buoyant demand for its products as economic growth is at about 7-8% and the demand for steel is growing. It is planning to set-up a new steel plant to capitalise on the increased demand. It is estimated that it will require about Rs 5000 crores to set-up and about Rs 500 crores of working capital to start the new plant. Keeping in mind that it is a highly capital intensive sector, what factors will affect the fixed and working capital? Give reasons concerning both in support of your answer.